A routine medical procedure turned fatal for 22-year-old law graduate Leticia Paul, who died less than 24 hours after undergoing a contrast-enhanced CT scan at Alto Vale Regional Hospital in Rio do Sul, Brazil. Paul reportedly suffered anaphylactic shock, a rare but severe allergic reaction, triggered by the contrast agent used during the scan.
Her death has raised concerns over the safety of CT scans, particularly the risks associated with contrast media and radiation exposure. According to her aunt, Sandra Paul, Leticia had a history of kidney stones and was undergoing a routine check-up when the incident occurred.
